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S182 EVK

1999 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,809 mi
Last recorded116,809 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 EVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,809 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,565 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 103,431 miles

Cat bolts heavily corroded,

Front number plate cracked,

Fuel filter pipe ferule heavily corroded,

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded,

Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished,

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded,

Fail 16 Apr 2010 103,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Cat bolts heavily corroded,

Front number plate cracked,

Fuel filter pipe ferule heavily corroded,

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded,

Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished,

Rear silencer joint heavily corroded,

Pass 14 Mar 2009 99,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 99,986 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,175 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 93,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,330 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,950 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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S182 EVK is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S182 EVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S182 EVK registered?

S182 EVK is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S182 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S182 EVK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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